Senator Francis Pangilinan addressed widespread misconceptions about the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act, emphasizing that it does not exempt minors from punishment or accountability, following a school shooting in Tacloban involving two minor suspects.
MANILA, Philippines — Disinformation surrounding the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act led to widespread misconceptions that children in conflict with the law are exempted from punishment, Sen.
Francis Pangilinan said. He said Republic Act 9344, or the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act of 2006, provides for the implementation of comprehensive juvenile intervention programs for children in conflict with the law. The senator on Tuesday said the JJWA does not, in any way, empower children to commit crimes. It does not exempt minors from punishment and that parents may also be held accountable.
He issued the clarification following the Tacloban shooting incident on Monday, wherein two minor children opened fire at the San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, killing three students and injuring 20 others. The suspects—aged 14 and 15—are now in police custody. The minimum age of criminal liability under the JJWA is 15.
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“At meron talagang accountability sa ilalim ng batas ,” Oco said.
“Kasi hindi po hindi totoo yun na pag meron kayong ginawang kasalanan, sorry, pakakawalan lang kayo ,” she added.
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